Committed Flex RNs with the Geisinger Pediatric Float Pool will receive $57.75 in base hourly pay, an additional $5.00 in float premium pay, and up to $7 in shift differential pay for evening, night, and weekend shifts!
Job Duties
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributionsFree Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved onesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and moreMyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your healthShared governance structure that empowers our nursesProfessional opportunities for growth and advancementSupport and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leadersCommunity involvement through our Employee Resource Groups Employee referral incentive programGeisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Dana Katz, Nurse Recruiter, at dkatz@geisinger.edu
Job Description:
Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family throughout the continuum of care.Formulates, coordinates, and provides plan of care as established in unit standards including, patient and family education, family needs and discharge planning throughout hospitalization with members of the interdisciplinary team.Provides direct patient care including, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises plan of care based upon patient response to interventions.Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members and acts to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.Problem solves, troubleshoots and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.Participates in unit-based decision-making regarding the utilization of evidence- based practice.Actively participates as a team member working toward team goals of the unit and organization and is accountable for unit and system specific metrics.Actively participates in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Position Details
Position Requirements:
Minimum (1) year current experience working in inpatient pediatric critical care & neonatal intensive care
Minimum (1) year current experience in travel nursing or float shifts specifically with inpatient pediatric critical care & neonatal intensive care
PALs, BLS, and ACLS must be current
Schedule Requirements:
Rotation day/night schedule or straight nights
(3) different flexible schedule options offered
No straight day shift schedules
*RNs with this team are required to work 6-week unit assignments and are eligible to earn Voluntary Staffing Incentives once 36 hours weekly have been worked. This is an overtime eligible position. This is a non-benefit eligible position.
*Must have the experience and ability to float between NICU, PICU, and Pediatric Med-Surg Units.
Geisinger Medical Center is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction a health care organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care.
Education Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required) Certification(s) and License(s) Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months - American Heart Association (AHA); Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) Skills Inpatient Nursing; Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU); Pediatrics; Critical Care Nursing; Neonatal Care; General Surgery; Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) About GeisingerFounded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
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Our BenefitsWe offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.